Can Ports move faster than the zero-emission timelines set in the 2020 NWPCAS?

It’s important to note that meeting or beating the “zero by 2050” vision will require accelerated effort by many entities in many areas – including the adoption of supportive public policies, the commercialization of reliable and affordable zero-emission technologies, and the planning and installation of the necessary charging and fueling infrastructure both on and off the Ports. That said, the Ports are not limited in how fast implementation actions are taken and can achieve the proposed commitments ahead of schedule, and work toward the vision and objectives of the NWPCAS is already underway. For example, Port of Seattle plans to complete shore power installations at all of its cruise berths by 2023, well ahead of the 2030 NWPCAS objective. NWSA is in the process of designing shore power capability at Terminal 5 in Seattle and Husky Terminal in Tacoma – and is working with an operating partner to bring six electric yard tractors to one of its railyards later this year. The Ports will continue to evaluate the state of technology, policy, funding, and other factors to take an adaptive management approach to updating the objectives.